I’m a terrible gift giver. I hate the concept of buying something because you have to. I prefer to buy when I see something that reminds me of the person I’m buying for, but that doesn’t always happen when an … Continue reading
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The new fruitcake
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When I was a kid, people always had a fruitcake or two in the cupboard to give as unplanned gifts. Sadly no one likes fruitcake. There were only two people in my family who ate it and with all the … Continue reading
Another failure for me.
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Are you a nice person? Genuinely nice? Do you remember things, some important, about people and ask about them. Do you remember when they are ill and inquire about their health? I am not and don’t. *bangs head on table* I … Continue reading
Random 5 for December 24 – Traditions, bad luck, good luck, deliveries, cryptic messages
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An easier way to go — Earlier this week I had lunch with an old friend (as in long-tenured not age-old!). She had sent an email to her friends saying there would be no formal cards or decorating or parties … Continue reading
Random 5 for January 22 – Gloria Steinem, political unrest, gifts, technology, Gracie
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History repeats itself – Yesterday I heard Gloria Steinem’s speech and it was awesome. I was around in the 60s when we protested for all sorts of equality. Here we are 50 years later still protesting. Kudos to my friends … Continue reading
Christmas odds and ends
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Long-time readers know I am a Starbucks fan. Maybe fanatic is a better word. All the Starbucks except one are closed for Christmas and yes, I found it. They are corporate stores. They ask for volunteers to staff a centrally … Continue reading
Random 5 for December 11 – Non-intuitive graphics, warehouse stores, giving, courtesy, friends
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Seriously? – I’m not a dumb person (stop giggling!). I recently bought special socks that keep your feet warm without a lot of thickness (in other words they fit in your shoes). It’s an American company but the care directions … Continue reading
It’s the little things
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Mom always said the best gift was one that wasn’t expected. Most of the time it’s the gift that didn’t cost the giver anything but was of great value to the receiver. When Mom said that it was a “not … Continue reading
Random 5 for January 17 – Bowie, hair trends, birthdays, traditions, pictures
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R.I.P. David – I was not a great David Bowie fan but I could appreciate his talent. Pushing the envelope keeps music interesting and he did that well. We were contemporaries with birthdays a few days apart. Seems young from … Continue reading
Holiday drudgery created to make me crazy or a tutorial on gift wrapping
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When I was a kid (just a few years ago) I loved the holidays. Decorating. Tree trimming. Presents. Events. Happy hours. What was not to love? Then I got older. No interest in another rendition of the nutcracker suite or … Continue reading
Views and Mews by Coffee Kat 